Topic: Riddle 4
BrettBrett's photo
Mon 12/08/08 03:57 PM
This is a mathmatical riddle, and you really can't spoil it. SO...


On an island there are two adults, that weigh 100lbs each, and two children that weigh 50 lbs each. They have a boat that can carry 100lbs total, that they want to use to get to the main land. None of them can swim. How do they get everyone to main land, and how many trips does it take total? (trips being 1 way)

burgundybry's photo
Mon 12/08/08 04:29 PM
Edited by burgundybry on Mon 12/08/08 04:29 PM
1) both kids cross
2) one comes back
3) 1st adult crosses
4) 2nd kid comes back
5) both kids cross
6) one comes back
7) 2nd adult crosses
8) 2nd kid comes back
9) both kids cross


Nine trips

BrettBrett's photo
Mon 12/08/08 05:41 PM
correct.. banana dance for you!:banana:

burgundybry's photo
Mon 12/08/08 07:30 PM
drinker :thumbsup: